In which of the following states of India, the reserves of silver are NOT found?

The correct answer is Gujarat.

Key Points

• The total reserves/resources of silver in the country as of 1.4.2015 in terms of metal content was estimated at 29,982 tonnes, of which 7,172 tonnes are under 'Reserves' and 22,810 tonnes are under the 'Remaining Resources'.
• By States, Rajasthan accounted for about 87% of reserves/ resources in terms of ore, Jharkhand 5%, Andhra Pradesh 3% and Karnataka 2%. Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra together shared 3% ore reserves/remaining resources.

Important Points

• Silver:
  • Silver is a chemical element with the symbol Ag and atomic number 47.
  • Silver is a glossy, soft, white transition metal with the best electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal.
  • It is used for jewellery and silver tableware, where appearance is important.
  • It is also used in dental alloys, solder and brazing alloys, electrical contacts and batteries.

Additional Information

• Gujarat is known for its petroleum deposits. 
• The major mineral resources of Gujarat are natural gas, limestone, manganese, bauxite, china-clay fire-clay, calcite, dolomite, fluorspar, gypsum, bentonite, quartz, silica sand, and steatite.
•  Only Gujarat produces minerals like Agate, Chalk and Perlite in the country.